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Description
The Fender Paramount PM-TE Travel Guitar is your ideal companion for musical adventures, offering incredible portability without compromising on sound quality. Crafted with a focus on resonant acoustics, this travel-sized guitar delivers a rich, full-bodied tone that belies its compact size. Designed with both comfort and versatility in mind, its 23.5-inch scale is perfect for players of all hand sizes, and the relaxed string tension ensures effortless playability across the fretboard.
Enhanced by a proprietary Fender- and Fishman-designed PM preamp, this acoustic-electric model captures every nuance and subtlety of your playing when amplified, making it a standout choice for both practice sessions and intimate performances. The open-pore finish not only adds to its aesthetic appeal but also contributes to its resonant sound profile.
The PM-TE is adorned with premium features that include an ovangkol fingerboard and bridge, ebony bridge pins, and a bone nut and saddle, ensuring durability and a smooth playing experience. Whether you're strumming by the campfire or recording in your home studio, the Fender Paramount PM-TE Travel Guitar is ready to inspire wherever your musical journey takes you.
Key Features:
- Lightweight and highly resonant design
- 23.5-inch scale for comfortable playability
- Fender- and Fishman-designed PM preamp for superior amplified sound
- Ovangkol fingerboard and bridge
- Ebony bridge pins
- Bone nut and saddle
- Open-pore finish for enhanced tone and visual appeal
Product specs
| Body type | Travel |
| Cutaway | Single |
| Top wood | Solid Sitka spruce |
| Back and sides | Solid Mahogany |
| Bracing pattern | Quartersawn scalloped X |
| Body finish | Open pore |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Neck shape | Slim |
| Nut width | 1.69 in. (43 mm) |
| Fingerboard | Ovangkol |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Scale length | 23.5 in. |
| Number of frets | 20 |
| Neck finish | Open pore |
| Pickup/preamp | Yes |
| Brand | Fender, Fishman |
| Configuration | Sidemounted preamp |
| Preamp EQ | 3-band |
| Feedback filter | Phase |
| Tuner | Yes |
| Headstock overlay | Not specified |
| Tuning machines | Nickel open back |
| Bridge | Ovangkol |
| Saddle and nut | Bone |
| Number of strings | 6 |
| Special features | Body finish |
| Case | Deluxe hardshell case |
| Accessories | None |
| Country of origin | China |
FAQs
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What makes the Fender Paramount PM-TE Travel Guitar suitable for travel?
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The Fender Paramount PM-TE features a compact travel-sized body with a scale length of 23.5 inches, making it easy to transport. Its solid construction with a deluxe hardshell case ensures durability and protection on the go.
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How does the Fender Paramount PM-TE Travel Guitar sound acoustically?
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The guitar offers a rich, balanced tone with its solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides. Its quartersawn scalloped X bracing enhances resonance and projection, making it sound full despite its smaller size.
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Does the Fender Paramount PM-TE Travel Guitar include electronics for amplification?
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Yes, it features a Fishman preamp with a 3-band EQ and built-in tuner, allowing easy amplification and tone adjustment for live performances or recording.
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Is the neck of the Fender Paramount PM-TE Travel Guitar comfortable for beginners?
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The guitar has a slim neck profile and a nut width of 1.69 inches, providing a comfortable playing experience for beginners and players with smaller hands.
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What type of strings come with the Fender Paramount PM-TE Travel Guitar?
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It comes equipped with Fender Dura-Tone Coated 80/20 Bronze strings (.012-.052 gauge), which offer durability and a bright, clear tone.
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Build quality
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The Fender Paramount PM-TE features an all-solid mahogany build and includes a durable hard case, contrasting with the Taylor GS Mini's solid top only and gig bag.
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Comparisons
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The Fender Paramount PM-TE offers more volume and an "earthy" tone compared to the brighter sound of the Taylor GS Mini, potentially due to different wood choices.
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While the Taylor GS Mini is popular among gigging musicians for its gig bag and tough laminate sides, the Fender's solid build and hard case offer a compelling alternative.
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Paramounts are considered a step above competitors like Yamaha and Alvarez in the low-mid market, offering solid tops, backs, and sides with dual-source pickups and a hard case.
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The PM-3 is a 000 body, and the PM-2 is a 12-fret parlor, compared to the newer PS220E's 14-fret design.
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Features and functionality
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The Fender includes built-in electronics at the same price point where the Taylor GS Mini is acoustic only, offering more versatility for live performance.
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User experience
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Users report that the Fender Paramount PM-TE has excellent playability, with a low action that enhances legato playing, akin to an electric guitar's ease of use.
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Owners with multiple Paramount guitars note the 2016-2017 models, especially the deluxe/limited series, are superior to newer ones, featuring rosewood and Adirondack options.
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